Senior Quantity Surveyor

Careys Foundation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost control and contract management on major projects. You will lead a team, build supplier relationships, and ensure financial accuracy. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in civil projects and strong contract knowledge. Benefits include private healthcare, a car allowance, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ QS experience on major civil projects including infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, JCT contract types.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage supplier relationships ensuring performance.
• Deliver post-contract commercial services including budgeting.
• Mentor and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Cost control

Contract management

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC

FIDIC

JCT

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Department: Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh Area

Reporting To: Chris Grant

Description

Join Careys as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, supporting the delivery of complex civil engineering projects across Edinburgh. You’ll lead on cost control, contract management, and commercial strategy across both minor and major contracts, working either in support of a Construction Partner or as Main Contractor. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of commercial outcomes while mentoring junior team members and driving value across the project lifecycle.

What you will be doing:

• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Provide expert support on dispute resolution and keep senior stakeholders informed.
• Deliver post-contract commercial services, including budgeting, forecasting, and final accounts.
• Support cost planning, benchmarking, and monthly performance reporting.
• Lead change control processes and assess financial impacts of project changes.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure robust strategies and oversee subcontractor management.
• Ensure contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and accurate reporting.
• Mentor and lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and support their development.
• Drive innovation by integrating commercial activities across the business.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years’ QS experience on major civil projects (infrastructure, rail, highways, utilities)
• Strong NEC, FIDIC, JCT contract knowledge, including claims/disputes
• Skilled in cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
• Confident leader with team management and mentoring experience
• Excellent stakeholder communication and negotiation skills
• Pre- and post-contract expertise with strong financial accuracy
• HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
• RICS membership (or working towards) preferred
• CSCS card required

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Volunteering Days - With Careys Foundation - or other organisations that are important to you
• Health Care Cashplan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance
• Buy/sell holidays
• Other discounts and Cashback plans